Acura MDX vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Acura MDX · Ford Explorer
- Length196.2 in
- Height67.4 in
- Wheelbase111.0 in
- Ground clearance5.6 in
- Curb weight4,001 lb – 4,292 lb
- Width77.8 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura MDX is 2.1 in shorter (196.2 in vs 198.3 in)
- Width: Acura MDX is 1.1 in narrower (77.8 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.6 in taller (67.4 in vs 70.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 112.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 2.5 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 526 lb heavier (4,147 lb vs 4,672 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 2.5 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 526 lb heavier (4,147 lb vs 4,672 lb)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.6 in taller (67.4 in vs 70.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 112.8 in)
- Width: Acura MDX is 1.1 in narrower (77.8 in vs 78.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura MDX — Acura MDX is shorter by 2.1 in Check garage fit for Acura MDX · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura MDX — Acura MDX is narrower by 1.1 in
- More ground clearanceFord Explorer — Ford Explorer has 2.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAcura MDX — Based on length × width (Acura MDX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura MDX | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.2 in | 198.3 in | 2.1 in |
| Width | 77.8 in | 78.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 67.4 in | 70.0 in | 2.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 112.8 in | 1.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.6 in | 8.1 in | 2.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,147 lb | 4,672 lb | 526 lb |
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